How it Works

Educators at schools in districts serving a majority of low-income students may apply for grants of up to $700 to cover transportation costs for field trips to arts and culture sites, historical landmarks, nature preserves and science institutions in New Jersey, and to visit college campuses throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

The application deadline for all schools holding field trips in the 2016-2017 school year is Friday, February 17, 2017.

Each eligible school can apply for reimbursement for one field trip a year

Funds must be used during the school year in which funding is requested

All schools with more than 65 percent of students eligible for free or reduced lunch are eligible for FTNJ funding

Schools or associated bus companies will be reimbursed upon receipt of invoice

The Community Foundation is providing seed funding and hosting the program along with our partner, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. Other participating funders who contribute significantly to the endowment can become part of an advisory committee that oversees Field Trip New Jersey’s development and operation.